How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC117 - Error during RFC call to SRM system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Error during RFC call to SRM system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC117 - Error during RFC call to SRM system & ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC117 Error during RFC call to SRM system typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) communication between the SAP system and the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, network problems, or authorization issues.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the SRM system, such as firewall restrictions or network outages.
  RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination used to connect to the SRM system may be incorrectly configured or not set up at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials used for the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the SRM system.
  System Availability: The SRM system may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or other issues.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of the SAP system and the SRM system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the network connection between the two systems is stable and that there are no firewall rules blocking the communication.
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Verify RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI and check the configuration of the RFC destination used to connect to the SRM system.
  Ensure that the connection type is correct (e.g., TCP/IP) and that the target host and service are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to verify that the connection can be established successfully.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user credentials used for the RFC call have the necessary authorizations in both the SAP and SRM systems.
  You may need to check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs in both the SAP and SRM systems for any error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  
  Check System Availability:
  
  Ensure that the SRM system is up and running. You can check this by trying to log in to the SRM system directly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SM21: System Log
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for application-specific logs)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.